Length Converter

Popular Length Conversions

• cm to inches
• inches to cm
• mm to inches
• inches to mm
• meters to feet
• feet to meters
• km to miles
• miles to km
• meters to yards
• yards to meters

Complete List of Length Units

All available length units for conversion:

• meter [m]
• 1 meter [m] = 100 centimeter [cm]
  centimeter to meter, meter to centimeter
• 1 meter [m] = 1000 millimeter [mm]
  millimeter to meter, meter to millimeter
• 1 kilometer [km] = 1000 meter [m]
  kilometer to meter, meter to kilometer
• 1 meter [m] = 39.3700787402 inch [in]
  inch to meter, meter to inch
• 1 meter [m] = 3.28083989501 foot [ft]
  foot to meter, meter to foot
• 1 meter [m] = 1.09361329834 yard [yd]
  yard to meter, meter to yard
• 1 mile [mi] = 1609.344 meter [m]
  mile to meter, meter to mile
• 1 meter [m] = 1000000 micrometer [μm]
  micrometer to meter, meter to micrometer
• 1 meter [m] = 1000000000 nanometer [nm]
  nanometer to meter, meter to nanometer
• 1 meter [m] = 1E12 picometer [pm]
  picometer to meter, meter to picometer
• 1 meter [m] = 1E15 femtometer [fm]
  femtometer to meter, meter to femtometer
• 1 meter [m] = 1E18 attometer [am]
  attometer to meter, meter to attometer
• 1 decameter [dam] = 10 meter [m]
  decameter to meter, meter to decameter
• 1 hectometer [hm] = 100 meter [m]
  hectometer to meter, meter to hectometer
• 1 meter [m] = 39370.0787402 mil [mil]
  mil to meter, meter to mil
• 1 meter [m] = 39370078.7402 microinch [μin]
  microinch to meter, meter to microinch
• 1 rod [rd] = 5.0292 meter [m]
  rod to meter, meter to rod
• 1 chain [ch] = 201.168 meter [m]
  chain to meter, meter to chain
• 1 furlong [fur] = 201.168 meter [m]
  furlong to meter, meter to furlong
• 1 nautical mile [nmi] = 1852 meter [m]
  nautical mile to meter, meter to nautical mile
• 1 cable [cable] = 185.2 meter [m]
  cable to meter, meter to cable
• 1 fathom [fth] = 1.8288 meter [m]
  fathom to meter, meter to fathom
• 1 astronomical unit [AU] = 149597870700 meter [m]
  astronomical unit to meter, meter to astronomical unit
• 1 light-year [ly] = 9.46073047258E15 meter [m]
  light-year to meter, meter to light-year
• 1 parsec [pc] = 3.08567758149E16 meter [m]
  parsec to meter, meter to parsec
• 1 light-second [ls] = 299792458 meter [m]
  light-second to meter, meter to light-second
• 1 light-minute [lm] = 17987547480 meter [m]
  light-minute to meter, meter to light-minute
• 1 meter [m] = 10000000000 angstrom [Å]
  angstrom to meter, meter to angstrom
• 1 meter [m] = 18897261.2463 Bohr radius [a₀]
  bohr radius to meter, meter to bohr radius
• 1 meter [m] = 354869043883 classical electron radius [re]
  classical electron radius to meter, meter to classical electron radius
• 1 meter [m] = 6.18714249917E31 Planck length [lₚ]
  planck length to meter, meter to planck length
• 1 league [league] = 4828.032 meter [m]
  league to meter, meter to league
• 1 meter [m] = 9.84251968504 hand [h]
  hand to meter, meter to hand
• 1 meter [m] = 4.37445319335 span [span]
  span to meter, meter to span
• 1 meter [m] = 2.18722659668 cubit [cubit]
  cubit to meter, meter to cubit
• 1 meter [m] = 1.31233595801 pace [pace]
  pace to meter, meter to pace
• 1 meter [m] = 2834.65191892 point [pt]
  point to meter, meter to point
• 1 meter [m] = 236.220491041 pica [pc]
  pica to meter, meter to pica
• 1 meter [m] = 2659.11478069 didot [dd]
  didot to meter, meter to didot
• 1 meter [m] = 221.592898391 cicero [cc]
  cicero to meter, meter to cicero
• 1 meter [m] = 3779.53232067 pixel [px]
  pixel to meter, meter to pixel
• 1 meter [m] = 56692.5562674 twip [twip]
  twip to meter, meter to twip
• 1 ell [ell] = 1.143 meter [m]
  ell to meter, meter to ell
• 1 meter [m] = 118.063754427 barleycorn [bc]
  barleycorn to meter, meter to barleycorn

Understanding Length Measurements

Length conversion is fundamental in engineering, construction, science, and daily life. Our converter handles both metric and imperial systems with precision.

Metric System

The metric system uses the meter as its base unit with logical decimal prefixes: kilometers (1000m), centimeters (0.01m), millimeters (0.001m), and smaller units like micrometers for scientific applications.

Imperial System

Imperial measurements include inches, feet, yards, and miles. Our converter provides exact conversions and mixed formats like "5 feet 8 inches" for practical use.

Fractional Measurements

For inch measurements, we provide fractional representations (like 7/8 inch) when mathematically appropriate, essential for construction and machining projects.

Common Applications

Construction, engineering design, scientific research, manufacturing, international shipping, sports, textiles, and home projects.

Conversion Tips

1 inch = exactly 2.54 cm. For quick estimates: 1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet. Our converter shows fractions only when they add meaningful precision.